I am an Associate Professor at Ghent University and an intensivist at Ghent University Hospital, specializing in neuro-intensive care and burns. My career bridges clinical expertise, academic research, and innovation in healthcare data science.

In 2013, I completed my PhD on quality improvement through information technology, focusing on how digital tools can enhance patient care. This work laid the foundation for my passion for combining clinical practice with data-driven innovation.

I am the founder and medical director of the Data Science Institute (DSI) at UZ Gent, where I lead initiatives to integrate business intelligence and advanced data science into healthcare operations. My dual role as an ICU physician and DSI director allows me to connect frontline clinical care with cutting-edge data solutions.